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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,863.13, 351,711.52 and 141,685.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,863.13, 351,711.52 and 141,685.88 is: 195,526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,863.13 : 351,711.52 = 141,685.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,863.13/351,711.52 = 141,685.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,863.13x = 351,711.52 × 141,685.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,863.13x = 49,832,554,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832,554,104.57/254,863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,526.73

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